Wartime stamps and farm measures guide wartime home front
Wartime stamps and ration notices list goods good through dates for Fats Brown Green and Sugar stamps with values for meat and pork delivery rules. Transportation and production updates note trucks moving 98 percent of farm crops, all metal ice boxes unlikely, and materials shortages. Life-saving training brag for Monterey crew, U-boat losses drop, and WPB forecasts on broom, milk, and tires plus hosiery rules.
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War Food Administration
Electric Irons To Be Produced To Ease Shortage
COLLEGE STATION Two million electric irons for homemakers are slated for production this year after War Production Board releases. No irons were made since 1940 when output reached five million. Mrs. Bernice Claytor of Texas A and M College Extension Service notes irons may not hit retail until early summer and will not meet demand. Free leaflets on extending ironing gear life are available from county agents and the U S Department of Agriculture.
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College Station
War Production Board
Bernice Claytor
Texas A. and M. College Extension Service
OPA Expected to Set Ceiling on Used Auto Prices
Washington officials said the OPA will soon decide on a proposal to cap used car prices. Vehicles reconditioned and sold with a satisfactory service guarantee would be tied to January 1944 figures, while those sold as is would face a 20 percent reduction.
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Washington
OPA
Beware of Smallpox Warns Health Officer in Austin
Texans were urged to beware smallpox disguised as chickenpox. Dr. George W. Cox, state health officer, called for universal vaccinations to guard against virulent smallpox, noting many cases are mild and easily mistaken for chickenpox.
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Austin
George W. Cox
Prisoner Escape Sparks Debate Over Exits
In a parliamentary exchange about an escaped prisoner, one MP questions guards about exit security, while the other notes the escape likely occurred through one of the building entrances.
Pamphlets Explain Army Navy College Testing
The Army Navy College qualifying test for March 15 will be offered to eligible high school students aged 17 to 21 at schools nationwide. Prospective Navy V-12 entrants must be 17 to 19 and meet qualification. Army eligibility covers 17 to 21 with program placements outlined, including ASTP and active duty timings.
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Dallas
Dallas Office of Naval Officer Procurement
Navy
Army
Army Specialized Training Reserve
Preference designations block cross-branch applications
The policy states that applicants who indicate a preference for the other branch will be automatically rejected by both offices. This rule ensures no cross-branch consideration and enforces branch-specific eligibility.
Selective Service Examines Farm Draft Deferments
Washington officials and House Military Affairs Committee members studied tightening draft deferment rules for farm workers. Col Francis V. Keesling Jr. said the Tydings amendment may have worked too well, while War Manpower officials noted widespread abuse of farm deferments last year relative to need.
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Washington
Selective Service
House
Military Affairs Committee
Francis V. Keesling Jr
Military Affairs
Tydings
War Manpower Commission
Citation in Grayson County Texas suit No. 52567
Court summons requiring Jabez Haning and listed parties to answer the plaintiff R. G. Sollis and Janett Sollis by 10 A M on March 27 1944 before the District Court in Sherman Texas. Names include Houston & Texas Central Railway Company Farmers Loan & Trust Company and others with heirs executors and stockholders.
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State OF Texas
Jabez Haning
Harriet Haning
Benjamin A. Shepherd
Thomas W. House
F. H. Henley
Hunter Henley
Annie Hulett
Feme
Alice Biggerstaff
Frank Elbert Henley
Houston & Texas Central Railway Company
Farmers Loan & Trust Company
A. D
District Court
Grayson County
Court House
Sherman
Texas
R. G. Sollis
Janett Sollis
H. E. King
Farmers Loan & Trust
Citation Notice in Grayson County Delinquent Taxes Case 1944
Public summons orders heirs of W M Reeder and wife to appear at the 1944 District Court in Sherman Texas for tax claims. The City of Sherman sues for delinquent taxes 1930 to 1942 totaling 375 71 dollars plus penalties and costs on Lot 5 Block A Bonds 3rd Richland Addition. The State and Grayson County claim portions 17 34 and 79 66 respectively. Citation issued January 25 1944 by Clerk S W Earnest.
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State OF
Texas
Grayson County
W. M. Reeder
District Court
59Th Judicial District
Sherman
A. D
City of
Grayson
Deling
State of Texas
Richland
S. W. Earnest
Land dispute in Howe Texas real estate suit filed 1944
Plaintiffs claim ownership in fee simple to Lot 1, Block 13, S. T. P. Howe Grayson County Texas. H. E. King allegedly entered February 7 1944 and remained in unlawful possession with rent value of 100 dollars. Defendants unnamed claim rights unknown. Court orders citation and relief for title possession damages costs and further relief. Filed February 9, 1944 in Sherman Texas.
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Grayson
State of Texas
S. W
L. Tv. P
Howe
Grayson County
Texas
N. W
Denny St
N. E
S. E
Block 13
H. E. King
Sherman
A. D
I. V. Earnest
Nancy Drake
Also Mentioned on This Page
Transportation Conservation Plan
Office of Defense Transportation
WPB
S. S. Monterey
Mediterranean
War Shipping Administration
Office of War Information
United States
WFA
U. S
OWI
Ness
The
First National Bank
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Serene
WWGS
Community Public Service CO
Stephens & Bryant Insurance — Real Estate
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